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Brett Boatman farewells CFA

After more than four decades of service to CFA, Deputy Chief Officer Brett Boatman has departed the organisation to take up the role of Deputy Emergency Management Commissioner with Emergency Manageme ...

8 Dec 2025 People

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A poem dedicated to CFA firefighters

Sarah Nicholson's husband, Brett, is a Greendale Fire Brigade firefighter, and her daughter Kate will soon be one too now that she's finished Juniors.

5 Dec 2025 People

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Firefighting across the globe, from France to South Morang

South Morang Fire Brigade volunteer Laurie Naveaux knew she wanted to be a firefighter from a young age. 

5 Dec 2025 People

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International visitors tour VEMTC Central Highlands

CFA’s VEMTC Central Highlands training centre in Ballan recently welcomed a group from Hunan Vocational Institute of Safety Technology, a vocational college based in Changsa, China.

5 Dec 2025 Others People

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‘I can’t be on the frontline anymore, but I can still help’

This International Day of People with Disability (3 December), CFA is recognising the important role people with disability play across our brigades and the broader community.

3 Dec 2025 Inclusion and Fairness People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Staff profile: Nicol Levi

Name: Nicol Levi Position: Manager Training Design and Development Department District: HQ

3 Dec 2025 Others People Training and Recruitment

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Horsham lights up for 150th

Horsham’s CBD lit up on Saturday night (29 November) as CFA members from across western Victoria marched in a special torchlight procession marking the brigade’s 150th anniversary.

1 Dec 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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North West Region unites for 16 Days of Activism

Staff from District 2 and North West Region came together earlier this week to acknowledge the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, which runs annually from 25 November to 10 De ...

28 Nov 2025 Inclusion and Fairness People

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Capturing the Little Desert fire on canvas

As the Little Desert bushfire reached its zenith on the evening of 27 January 2025, it cast a scene that Dimboola Fire Brigade member Melinda Heatley had only ever heard in stories.

28 Nov 2025 Incidents - Bushfire People

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Resilience after a life-changing accident

Maddison Colville, 19, was seven days into her apprenticeship as a CFA District Mechanical Officer in Corio when tragedy struck.

27 Nov 2025 Honours and Awards People Youth and Juniors

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CFA welcomes millions in project grants

CFA is welcoming more than $22.6 million in grants for brigades and groups to share to purchase new equipment, helping to further protect their local communities.

26 Nov 2025 Partnerships People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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November Volunteer Forum gets a hoist

At Seymour DMO facility the November Volunteer Forum reached new heights to get a good look underneath at the latest happenings in CFA.

25 Nov 2025 People Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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CFA calls for community volunteers to monitor grasslands

CFA is encouraging Victorians to become ‘citizen scientists’ and help strengthen critical information about the state’s fire risk.

24 Nov 2025 Environment Others People

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Generosity for the kids shines through in Kalkallo

For the last five years, Kalkallo Fire Brigade has been passionately supporting the Good Friday Appeal and is encouraging other brigades to register now to fundraise in next year’s activities.

19 Nov 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Partnerships People

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CFA family reflects on International Men's Day

For Anthony Rhodes and his sons, Bailey and Cooper, volunteering with CFA is more than helping the community - it’s a family tradition.

19 Nov 2025 Inclusion and Fairness People

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Seeking researchers to improve agricultural fire safety

CFA and Natural Hazards Research Australia (NHRA) have announced a new research initiative aimed at improving fire safety in agricultural settings and are seeking researchers/consultants to assist wit ...

18 Nov 2025 Community Safety People Planning and Research

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Brigade receives medium tanker and honours former captain

Maldon Fire Brigade has welcomed a new medium tanker to their engine bay, celebrating the official handover with brigade members and local dignitaries.

18 Nov 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Crib Point Brigade celebrates 75 years of service

Crib Point Fire Brigade marked a proud milestone over the weekend (15 November), celebrating 75 years of service with brigade members past and present.

18 Nov 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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New Commander in District 11

Tony Ford has officially transferred from District 8 to take on the role of Commander Reliever in District 11.

18 Nov 2025 People

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Horsham celebrates 150 years of service

Horsham Fire Brigade proudly celebrated 150 years of service over the weekend, marking the milestone with a community open day and members’ dinner.

17 Nov 2025 Honours and Awards People

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Total Fire Ban for Mallee

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Mallee tomorrow, Thursday 13 November 2025.

12 Nov 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire People

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2025 Victoria Police & Emergency Services Games report

The 2025 Victoria Police and Emergency Services Games were held from 5 to 12 October 2025.

11 Nov 2025 Health and Safety Inclusion and Fairness People

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Truckloads of protection on the way

CFA has purchased truckloads of tankers to ensure it is stocked up ahead of the manufacturer discontinuation of the model.

10 Nov 2025 People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Volunteer treks 240km to support brigade

Glenlyon member Shaun Gedge has completed a remarkable journey, walking 240 kilometres around the brigade’s response area to raise funds for vital new firefighting equipment.

6 Nov 2025 Others People

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